I never thought I could live in a tiny home. Staying in a 250-square-foot Airbnb changed my mind.

The reporter spent two nights in a tiny home Airbnb in Miami. Joey Hadden/Business Insider In 2021, I spent two nights in a tiny home I found on Airbnb, and now I can see myself living in one. I'd never stayed in a tiny home before and thought I'd feel limited in a 250-square-foot house. The home's impressive space-saving hacks and lush outdoor area won me over. I never thought I'd say this — but now I can picture myself living tiny . In 2021, I took a trip to Miami and spent two nights in a 250-square-foot tiny home I found on Airbnb for about $200. I'd never stayed in a tiny house before, and at half the size of my apartment in NYC, I figured I'd find the space uncomfortably small for more than a couple of days. But this little abode, packed in a queen-sized bed, a kitchen, a bathroom, decor, and storage space, all without feeling cramped. I also thought I'd have to let go of my maximalist decor style to live the tiny life. Still, this home's playful use of color, unique storage spaces, and mixed-media wall decor made it feel inviting without seeming cluttered. The tiny home had a private entrance in the side yard and felt hidden away by plants. Joey Hadden/Business Insider Located in the lush backyard of a full-sized home, my Airbnb was hidden underneath 100-year-old oak trees. When I arrived, I pictured myself working among the array of plants and thought this outdoor space made the tiny home seem livable. To the right of the front door, the bedroom had a queen-sized mattress and frame. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I was surprised to find a queen bed in such a small space. It made me realize I wouldn't need to get a smaller mattress to live in a tiny home — as long as I was smart about how I used the remaining square footage. There was a table next to the bedroom, and I thought it was clever of the owners to put crates on the walls for more storage space. Joey Hadden/Business Insider The table also doubled as storage shelving. I stored my belongings here to feel more at home during my stay. The kitchen had a fridge, toaster oven, full-sized sink, and counter space to the left. Joey Hadden/Business Insider A sliding barn door led to the bathroom past the kitchen, which I thought was a clever way to save the space a swinging door would take up. The bathroom had more storage and decor all over the walls. Joey Hadden/Business Insider Next to the shower, a storage closet had a curtain rather than a door, which I thought looked better while saving more space. After a meal and a shower, I relaxed on the bed and thought, "Yeah, I could live somewhere like this." Joey Hadden/Business Insider In the morning, my feelings were confirmed when I saw all the natural light through the windows. Read the original article on Business Insider